Areas of Study
When you get a Nashville State Community College degree, you get the full support of our faculty, staff, and our fellow students. But what to study? Our degrees fall into four broad areas of study. Browse around, dig in, and find the best fit for you.
Find What Interests You
                        					Surgical Technology, Class of 2020
                        				
                     				
                     				
                     
                        					To get a great education at a decent price – I can't dispute that... And then
                        also, I learned a lot in the process. I learned a whole lot in the program.
                        				
                     				
                     				
                     
                        					After graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Tennessee
                        State University, Travis found himself working under a mentor in an operating room
                        – not exactly your typical business setting. After he found that he enjoyed the work,
                        he heard about the Nashville State campus around the corner from him. The rest is
                        history.
                        				
                     			Unsure of where to start?
Take a Career AssessmentOur Areas of Study
Find the right program for you based on your general interests. Each field has a number of specific college degrees and certificates that can lead you to success.
 
                        	
                           			School of Arts & Humanities
                           		
                        		
                        		
                        
                           			Explore the human condition through literature, language, the arts, and more. These
                                 programs focus on critical thinking and an appreciation of other cultures. With research
                                 skills and a significant understanding of the humanities, you'll leave Nashville State
                                 with effective communication skills and a greater understanding of the world around
                                 you.
                           		
                        	 
                        	
                           			School of Business & Professional Studies
                           		
                        		
                        		
                        
                           			Learn to think outside the box, solve problems, work with others, and ultimately succeed
                                 in the business world. Our programs in business, management, and hospitality offer
                                 opportunities to prepare you for a career in a variety of industries from culinary
                                 to creative to legal.
                           		
                        	 
                        	
                           			School of Health Sciences
                           		
                        		
                        		
                        
                           			The world needs caring, diligent, and talented medical professionals. With all of these programs, you’ll be prepared to enter the medical field by providing the hands-on
                                 skills, knowledge, and mentoring you need to succeed in a fast-growing and highly demanding market.
                           		
                        	 
                        	
                           			School Of Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math
                           		
                        		
                        		
                        
                           			What’s the answer behind the answer? As a STEM student, you’ll find ways to not just solve problems but to
                                 create long-term solutions across disciplines. If you’re seeking a highly-rewarding career in math, biology, physics, engineering, or computer technology, these programs
                                 are for you.
                           		
                        	
